Co-operative Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Co-operative Food holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Co-Op Food Store, High Street, Laxfield, IP13 8DH
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Co-operative Food sits behind roughly 689 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ← Co-operative Food | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Co-operative Food none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Co-operative Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Laxfield Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| The Low House Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Co-operative Food
What is Co-operative Food's food hygiene rating?
Co-operative Food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Co-operative Food safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Co-operative Food last inspected?
Co-operative Food was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Co-operative Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Co-operative Food compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Co-operative Food holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Co-operative Food and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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